Dental Assistant

Benevis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to creating smiles and providing quality dental care. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting dental professionals and ensuring a positive experience for patients, especially children. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits while allowing you to engage in community events and promote oral health. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Monthly Bonuses

Full Benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• X-ray certification preferred according to state and practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and provide postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

X-ray Techniques

Dental Procedures Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/BLS Certification

X-ray Certification

Job description

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This range is provided by Benevis. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Overview

Dental Assistant - Baltimore, MD

• Porter Dental and Braces - Patterson location
• Full-time position - 5-day work week, rotating Saturdays
• Competitive pay
• Full benefits
• X-ray certification for MD required

Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. With over 3000 employees in offices across the country, from clinical to support staff, we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high-quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment.

We are actively seeking a Dental Assistant to join our growing team! As a Dental Assistant (DA), you are an integral part of the care team, providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. Support our mission to provide excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients.

Find your opportunity to make an impact:

• Participate in local events including school screenings, presentations, and other opportunities to promote a positive image of us.
• Participate in morning huddles, and engage with your peers to foster teamwork and communication.
• Enjoy working with kids, who make up 70% or more of our patient base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality and compassionate care to every patient.
• Guide parents of minors and patients through our processes before treatment.
• Educate patients in oral hygiene and provide postoperative instructions.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Take x-rays and save to patient charts (dependent on location).
• Ensure operational readiness of the hygiene bay and operatory rooms.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures.
• Mix amalgam, cement, pulp paste, and prepare impression materials.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, chairs, and rooms.
• Assist professional dental staff with treatment, including documenting patient information, assisting during procedures, and fabricating impression trays.
• Adhere to all government regulations, company standards, and compliance programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• X-ray certification preferred according to state and practices.
• Certified dental assistant credentials preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly bonuses based on office performance

We value teamwork, mutual respect, and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment, and do not tolerate it in our workplace.